NFL Week 5 Picks

Welcome back! It's Week 5, which means some suspended players are back , including that Tom Brady guy, who I'm sure will be determined as he and the Pats play the only winless team remaining (guess who). On the other side, the Eagles, Broncos, and Vikings remain unbeaten. At least one of those will probably change this weekend.

Last Week: 10-5
Season: 34-27

(Home Team Listed Last)

Thursday
Cardinals 28, 49ers 21 (8:25 PM, CBS)
Both teams head into this Thursday night showdown at 1-3, but while the Niners weren't expected to be good, Arizona's start has been a surprise. Even with backup quarterback Drew Stanton starting, the Cards have enough talent to beat San Francisco.
Sunday
Patriots 42, Browns 28 (1:00 PM, CBS)
The Patriots are coming off their first loss of the season, and Tom Brady is back from suspension. They get to face the 0-4 Browns. Expect Brady to go off, but it might be a closer game than some people expect.
Eagles 35, Lions 30 (1:00 PM, FOX)
The 3-0 Eagles are fresh off a bye, and while i don't believe Philadelphia is a Super Bowl contender, I believe Detroit is worse. The Lions are 1-3 with a last-minute win over the 1-3 Colts, a loss to the 1-3 Titans, and a loss to the 1-3 Bears
Bears 24, Colts 30 (1:00 PM, FOX)
Speaking of the Bears, they are coming off their first win of the season, but Brian Hoyer will probably start at quarterback again, and they lost wide receiver Kevin White to injury this week. Andrew Luck should be able to outlast Chicago.
Titans 14, Dolphins 17 (1:00 PM, CBS)
This is another battle of 1-3 teams. Tennessee's only win was against the Lions, and Miami's lone victory came against  the Browns. Neither team is good, but I think the Dolphins have more overall talent.
Redskins 32, Ravens 28 (1:00 PM, FOX)
The Ravens suffered their first loss last week, while the Redskins won their second straight game. The Ravens, in my opinion, are probably the weakest 1-3 team, and they may continue to come back down to earth this Sunday.
Texans 28, Vikings 24 (1:00 PM, CBS)
Minnesota has rocketed to a 4-0 start thanks to their defense, as well as solid play from the offense. The Texans bounced back last week after a disappointing loss to New England, and I think they'll pull off the upset here.
Jets 13, Steelers 21 (1:00 PM, CBS)
Ryan Fitzpatrick has caught the interception bug, throwing nine combined interceptions in the last two games (both losses). After a blowout loss to Philadelphia, the Steelers blew out Kansas City (who picked Fitzpatrick six times the week before) last Sunday night.
Falcons 28, Broncos 34 (4:05 PM, FOX)
Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, and the Falcons have been on fire since a first week loss, scoring 35, 45, and 48 points, respectively, in three wins, but the defending champs, no matter who is under center, continue to win with their standout defense.
Bengals 28, Cowboys 31 (4:25 PM, CBS)
This should be a good game, between the talented rookie combination of Dak Prescott and Zeke Elliott for the Cowboys and the talented veteran combination of Andy Dalton and A.J. Green for the Bengals. I'll go with Dallas in Arlington.
Bills 21, Rams 7 (4:25 PM, CBS)
The Rams, somehow, are 3-1, even without playing first overall pick Jared Goff.  The Bills, meanwhile, are coming off a shutout of the Patriots, and might shut down L.A.'s questionable offense Sunday afternoon.
Chargers 17, Raiders 32 (4:25 PM, CBS)
San Diego has been close in every game, but is 1-3. Oakland has been close in every game, but is 3-1. The combination of quarterback Derek Carr and receivers Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree will lift the Raiders past the Chargers.
Giants 27, Packers 38 (8:30 PM, NBC)
Yes, Odell Beckham Jr. can get a little too emotional sometimes. Yes, people get in his head. But this isn't some "crybaby" or "dirty player". He's a talented player who gets emotional. People need to R-E-L-A-X. Speaking of which, I'm choosing Aaron Rodgers and the Pack.
Monday
Buccaneers 21, Panthers 28 (8:30 PM, ESPN)
Carolina has struggled thus far, and now reigning MVP Cam Newton is out with a concussion (it's not known whether he or backup Derek Anderson will start Sunday), but I think they get back on track with a home win over the Bucs Monday night.